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The Odyssey

Returning from their Malickian hiatus, the gang joins forces to discuss Christopher Nolan’s newest and arguably most audacious film to date, The Odyssey. Also mentioned a

The Best Movies of 2025. Plus: The Impact of the Warner Bros. Paramount Deal

The gang is back! Coming off the heels of the Oscar’s, the crew talks highs and lows of the past year in film. Mason, Jacob, and Ethan each reveal their top 10 movies of

The Tree of Life (Redux)

Join Mason, Ethan, and Jacob as they revisit Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life. They explore why some films demand multiple viewings, how to approach challenging cinema,

One Battle After Another

"Freedom is a funny thing, isn't it? When you have it, you don't appreciate it, and when you miss it, it's gone."   Join the crew as they delve into the breathtaking ne

Weapons

The crew comes together to talk about Zach Cregger’s Weapons, his follow-up to Barbarian and one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.   Follow us on our s

The New World

Join the crew as they continue the Malick Monday's series with a deep dive into one of his lesser-known works, The New World.     Support us on Spotify by giving us a

The Thin Red Line

In this episode, we dive deep into Terrence Malick's haunting and poetic war film The Thin Red Line (1998). More than just a story of soldiers in battle, Malick’s adaptat

Days of Heaven

Join the crew as they dive into the second film of Terrence Malick’s iconic career — and the next installment of our Malick Mondays series — the visually stunning and emo

Badlands

Join the crew as they begin a brand-new podcast series, Malick Mondays. First up: Malick's 1973 directorial debut, Badlands.     Follow us on our socials! Instagram

Sinners

Join Ethan, Mason, and Jacob as they discuss Ryan Coogler’s new original film, Sinners. They explore the film’s rich tapestry of themes, including its portrayal of juke j

The Second Annual March Madness Movie Bracket

In this episode, the crew puts together sixty of the most iconic and beloved movies to go head-to-head in a thrilling bracket battle to determine which film reigns suprem

Taste of Cherry

The crew is back together in person! Jacob and Ethan join Mason as the crew discusses Abbas Kiarostami's 1997 Palme d'Or-winning film Taste of Cherry.   Follow us on ou

Our Top 10 Films of 2024! Plus a Look Ahead to 2025!

The crew gathers together to finally reveal their top ten films of 2024, then looks ahead to what promises to be an incredible year for cinema in 2025!   Follow us on o

The Brutalist

The crew comes together to unpack The Brutalist, a dizzying, towering, confusing, immense, and bloated new film from Brady Corbet.     Follow us on our socials! Insta

Nickel Boys

In this episode, the crew discusses the sophomore directorial entry of renowned American photographer, RaMell Ross, in his masterful and daring creation, Nickel Boys. Ada

Winter Movie Draft

Join Jacob, Ethan, and Mason as they fight their way to draft the best winter movies! In this epic showdown, the three friends will battle it out to pick their ultimate

Nostalgia

Join Ethan and Mason as they dive deep into Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalgia, a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Known for its spiritual depth, drea

Possession (1981)

In this episode, Mason and Ethan dive deep into Possession (1981), Andrzej Żuławski’s harrowing masterpiece that remains one of the most polarizing, surreal, and haunting

Anora

The gang is back! In this episode, Jacob, Mason, and Ethan discuss director Sean Baker’s highly anticipated film, Anora. This film received the Palm d’Or award at the Can

Eraserhead

In this episode, Mason, Ethan, and Jacob discuss what some would consider to be the greatest directorial debut from an American director, David Lynch’s Eraserhead. This s